Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Hove

Alex Kydd Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hove BN3
I also draw on systemic and attachment theories, mindfulness, Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to inform my practice.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the BPS and HCPC. I have worked for over 15 years with people of all ages experiencing a wide range of difficulties in a variety of NHS settings and in Private practice . This includes experience of working within the NHS in a senior role as a Clinical Psychologist.
I also draw on systemic and attachment theories, mindfulness, Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to inform my practice.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the BPS and HCPC. I have worked for over 15 years with people of all ages experiencing a wide range of difficulties in a variety of NHS settings and in Private practice . This includes experience of working within the NHS in a senior role as a Clinical Psychologist.
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Emma Tullett
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
3 Endorsed
Hove BN3
I work in a holistic way that honours your unique experience and draws on a number of different therapeutic approaches to tailor support to your individual needs, including Internal family Systems Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
If you are struggling with an aspect of your life, or would like to get a better understanding of yourself, I'm here to help. I am an experienced Integrative Existential psychotherapist offering a confidential, supportive, safe, and non-judgemental space to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I work in a holistic way that honours your unique experience and draws on a number of different therapeutic approaches to tailor support to your individual needs. I value diversity and individuality, my practice is non-discriminatory, I work within the BACP ethical framework and I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.
I work in a holistic way that honours your unique experience and draws on a number of different therapeutic approaches to tailor support to your individual needs, including Internal family Systems Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
If you are struggling with an aspect of your life, or would like to get a better understanding of yourself, I'm here to help. I am an experienced Integrative Existential psychotherapist offering a confidential, supportive, safe, and non-judgemental space to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I work in a holistic way that honours your unique experience and draws on a number of different therapeutic approaches to tailor support to your individual needs. I value diversity and individuality, my practice is non-discriminatory, I work within the BACP ethical framework and I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.
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Liz Lilley
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hove BN3
Moving towards awareness, developing acceptance, through compassion, and taking action to make positive change in their lives.
I am passionate about supporting and empowering people to move through areas of restriction in their lives. Through honest, sensitive and open communication we will allow the hidden aspects of the inner world to be witnessed and integrated. I have a wealth of experience in my field as a Psychotherapist, a Breathwork Facilitator and Psychedelic Therapist.
Moving towards awareness, developing acceptance, through compassion, and taking action to make positive change in their lives.
I am passionate about supporting and empowering people to move through areas of restriction in their lives. Through honest, sensitive and open communication we will allow the hidden aspects of the inner world to be witnessed and integrated. I have a wealth of experience in my field as a Psychotherapist, a Breathwork Facilitator and Psychedelic Therapist.
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Milla DiFlorio
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Hove BN3
I'm passionate about "Third Wave CBT" approaches, which incorporate mindfulness to help clients develop greater awareness and acceptance of their thoughts and emotions.
My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking a space to explore your thoughts, I’m here to help. I believe we all need different things from therapy, at different stages of life, which is why I work integratively, addressing the cognitive, emotional, embodied, and relational aspects of each client's experience.
I'm passionate about "Third Wave CBT" approaches, which incorporate mindfulness to help clients develop greater awareness and acceptance of their thoughts and emotions.
My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking a space to explore your thoughts, I’m here to help. I believe we all need different things from therapy, at different stages of life, which is why I work integratively, addressing the cognitive, emotional, embodied, and relational aspects of each client's experience.
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Dr John Burns
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hove BN3
I am also influenced by ideas from Internal Family Systems, Compassion Focussed Therapy, ACT, and Mindfulness.
I am a warm and compassionate Consultant Clinical Psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society, Health and Care Professions Council, and the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.
 I have over 15 years experience in the NHS and have worked in various positions and different contexts, working with adults and young people. My most recent post was as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working across three prisons in Surrey. I have extensive experience of providing psychological therapy, draw on the latest evidence, and tailor the therapy to your current needs and presenting difficulties.
I am also influenced by ideas from Internal Family Systems, Compassion Focussed Therapy, ACT, and Mindfulness.
I am a warm and compassionate Consultant Clinical Psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society, Health and Care Professions Council, and the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.
 I have over 15 years experience in the NHS and have worked in various positions and different contexts, working with adults and young people. My most recent post was as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working across three prisons in Surrey. I have extensive experience of providing psychological therapy, draw on the latest evidence, and tailor the therapy to your current needs and presenting difficulties.
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Sian Lamey
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Hove BN3
I am an experienced and accredited CBT Therapist and also have further training in EMDR, ACT, DBT and Self-Compassion based therapy.
Hello and welcome. Are you feeling like life is not heading in the direction you want it to? Are you feeling like your emotions are in the driving seat? Whether you are feeling Anxious, Depressed, struggling with Low self-esteem, experiencing PTSD/ cPTSD, Trauma, Grief/ Bereavement, or Stress, or you may be going through a life transition or experiencing a Long term health condition, I am here to help. I provide evidence based therapy for adults and teens aged 14+ within the Brighton and Hove area and online.
I am an experienced and accredited CBT Therapist and also have further training in EMDR, ACT, DBT and Self-Compassion based therapy.
Hello and welcome. Are you feeling like life is not heading in the direction you want it to? Are you feeling like your emotions are in the driving seat? Whether you are feeling Anxious, Depressed, struggling with Low self-esteem, experiencing PTSD/ cPTSD, Trauma, Grief/ Bereavement, or Stress, or you may be going through a life transition or experiencing a Long term health condition, I am here to help. I provide evidence based therapy for adults and teens aged 14+ within the Brighton and Hove area and online.
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Sarah Pratap
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
1 Endorsed
Hove BN3
I work in the NHS and privately with adults and am trained in delivering and integrating a wide range of evidence-based specialist therapy models including Cognitive Analytic Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience working with adults with a range of difficulties including trauma, abuse, difficulties in relationships, self-harm, depression and anxiety. You may be quite clear about what your difficulties are and what help you would like or just feel unhappy and have a sense that your life is not going quite as you had hoped. I can work with you to think about why difficulties have arisen and how you can make changes in the here and now to help your life move forward.
I work in the NHS and privately with adults and am trained in delivering and integrating a wide range of evidence-based specialist therapy models including Cognitive Analytic Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience working with adults with a range of difficulties including trauma, abuse, difficulties in relationships, self-harm, depression and anxiety. You may be quite clear about what your difficulties are and what help you would like or just feel unhappy and have a sense that your life is not going quite as you had hoped. I can work with you to think about why difficulties have arisen and how you can make changes in the here and now to help your life move forward.
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Dr. Jake Hollis (Clinical Psychologist)
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hove BN3
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic psychotherapies, as well as the latest neuroscience research.
Are you living with a chronic health condition, trauma, chronic stress, or burnout? These kinds of difficulties can cause us to feel trapped in vicious cycles of overwhelming emotions, racing thoughts, and deeply unpleasant physical sensations. Our lives can get smaller, and we may find ourselves feeling stuck, defeated and broken. By working together to come up with a shared understanding of how you arrived in this scary situation, we can create a plan to reverse this spiral. Over time, we can help your mind and body to move into a healing state, freeing up energy for you to reconnect with what matters most to you.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic psychotherapies, as well as the latest neuroscience research.
Are you living with a chronic health condition, trauma, chronic stress, or burnout? These kinds of difficulties can cause us to feel trapped in vicious cycles of overwhelming emotions, racing thoughts, and deeply unpleasant physical sensations. Our lives can get smaller, and we may find ourselves feeling stuck, defeated and broken. By working together to come up with a shared understanding of how you arrived in this scary situation, we can create a plan to reverse this spiral. Over time, we can help your mind and body to move into a healing state, freeing up energy for you to reconnect with what matters most to you.
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Sally Hill
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hove BN3
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and I draw on a broad range of models in my therapeutic work including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment-based therapies and more holistic approaches that look at how to support the nervous system.
My main focus is always on creating a safe therapeutic relationship where we can think creatively together about the difficulties you might be facing. I particularly enjoy working with neurodivergent young people and adults, exploring together how they experience the world. I work predominantly from a trauma-informed perspective and a lot of my work with neurodivergent families focusses on the parent-child relationship.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and I draw on a broad range of models in my therapeutic work including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment-based therapies and more holistic approaches that look at how to support the nervous system.
My main focus is always on creating a safe therapeutic relationship where we can think creatively together about the difficulties you might be facing. I particularly enjoy working with neurodivergent young people and adults, exploring together how they experience the world. I work predominantly from a trauma-informed perspective and a lot of my work with neurodivergent families focusses on the parent-child relationship.
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Sara Sharp
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Hove BN3
A great man once said "The act of revealing oneself fully to another and still being accepted may be the major vehicle of therapeutic help" (Yalom).
As a BACP accredited integrative therapist, I tailor therapy to you, blending approaches to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re facing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, or feeling stuck, I will work with you to explore, heal, and grow. Together, we’ll uncover patterns, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change
A great man once said "The act of revealing oneself fully to another and still being accepted may be the major vehicle of therapeutic help" (Yalom).
As a BACP accredited integrative therapist, I tailor therapy to you, blending approaches to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re facing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, or feeling stuck, I will work with you to explore, heal, and grow. Together, we’ll uncover patterns, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change
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Patricia Almohalla Alvarez
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Hove BN3
Since I am a psychologist as well I also utilise cognitive behavioural techniques (CBT) included third wave ( ACT and Compassion Focused Therapy).
I am a very compassionate person, supportive and warm who will help you to deal with the difficulties of life.
Since I am a psychologist as well I also utilise cognitive behavioural techniques (CBT) included third wave ( ACT and Compassion Focused Therapy).
I am a very compassionate person, supportive and warm who will help you to deal with the difficulties of life.
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Dr Luke Tarmey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hove BN3
I often support people who feel ‘different’ or struggle with anxiety, helping them cultivate deeper self- acceptance and authenticity.
My areas of expertise include anxiety, worry, and self-doubt; identity, and self-esteem issues; OCD; living well with physical health conditions including persistent pain, chronic fatigue, GI issues; mood-related difficulties; ADHD Assessment; post-diagnostic support for ADHD & Autism.
I often support people who feel ‘different’ or struggle with anxiety, helping them cultivate deeper self- acceptance and authenticity.
My areas of expertise include anxiety, worry, and self-doubt; identity, and self-esteem issues; OCD; living well with physical health conditions including persistent pain, chronic fatigue, GI issues; mood-related difficulties; ADHD Assessment; post-diagnostic support for ADHD & Autism.
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Dr Alice Storey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hove BN3
I integrate a range of evidence-based approaches, such as: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT); Mindfulness and systemic concepts.
I’m Alice, an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with extensive NHS experience supporting individuals of all ages to navigate life’s challenges. My approach is compassionate, human and relatable. I believe that developing a strong therapeutic relationship – where you feel safe, supported and heard – provides the foundation for us to begin to explore your difficulties, to better understand yourself and work towards meaningful change.
I integrate a range of evidence-based approaches, such as: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT); Mindfulness and systemic concepts.
I’m Alice, an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with extensive NHS experience supporting individuals of all ages to navigate life’s challenges. My approach is compassionate, human and relatable. I believe that developing a strong therapeutic relationship – where you feel safe, supported and heard – provides the foundation for us to begin to explore your difficulties, to better understand yourself and work towards meaningful change.
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Will Geffin
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Hove BN3
REBT (CBT) to identify core beliefs, AEDP & ACT to address thoughts and feelings & move towards living a meaningful & flourishing life, being the person you want to be.
I offer therapy and counselling to help people to deal with & change unhelpful, disturbing thoughts, feelings & behaviours. These can be recent or long-held problems. The good news is, it is possible to change and to live a better, more fulfilling life. I help clients with depression & low mood, anxiety & performance anxiety, stress & panic, relationship problems, anger & low self-esteem, bereavement & health/body issues & post-traumatic stress disorder & obsessive, compulsive behaviour. I work with young adults & older adults & also specialise in working with artists, performers & those working in the creative industries.
REBT (CBT) to identify core beliefs, AEDP & ACT to address thoughts and feelings & move towards living a meaningful & flourishing life, being the person you want to be.
I offer therapy and counselling to help people to deal with & change unhelpful, disturbing thoughts, feelings & behaviours. These can be recent or long-held problems. The good news is, it is possible to change and to live a better, more fulfilling life. I help clients with depression & low mood, anxiety & performance anxiety, stress & panic, relationship problems, anger & low self-esteem, bereavement & health/body issues & post-traumatic stress disorder & obsessive, compulsive behaviour. I work with young adults & older adults & also specialise in working with artists, performers & those working in the creative industries.
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Chris People
Psychotherapist
Serves Area
I draw from my training in CBT, ACT, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, and hypnotherapy to include activities such as emotional regulation, values-based goal setting, problem solving therapy, assertiveness, and mindfulness training.
Hi I'm Chris and I am here to help with your stress, sleep issues, difficult emotions, motivation or unhelpful habits. If you're looking for a no-jargon, no-judgment, no-nonsense, and evidence-based approach to therapy and coaching, then let's talk. I can help you find calm in the storm of life, change habits or behaviours, help tolerate distress or uncertainty, and find some peace with those things you can't change. Or perhaps your not quite sure what is wrong but you just feel a bit stuck, lost, or unsure where to turn? We can find a way through this together.
I draw from my training in CBT, ACT, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, and hypnotherapy to include activities such as emotional regulation, values-based goal setting, problem solving therapy, assertiveness, and mindfulness training.
Hi I'm Chris and I am here to help with your stress, sleep issues, difficult emotions, motivation or unhelpful habits. If you're looking for a no-jargon, no-judgment, no-nonsense, and evidence-based approach to therapy and coaching, then let's talk. I can help you find calm in the storm of life, change habits or behaviours, help tolerate distress or uncertainty, and find some peace with those things you can't change. Or perhaps your not quite sure what is wrong but you just feel a bit stuck, lost, or unsure where to turn? We can find a way through this together.
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Timothy Park
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
You can trust that I will always act in your best interest, respect your autonomy, and that I will maintain the confidentiality of our work together.
Hi, I’m Tim and I can help if you struggle with addictions, relationship issues, anxiety, depression or ADHD. My approach is rooted in the understanding that you have the capacity to change and that therapy is an important part of this process. I offer an empathic, authentic and non-judgemental space that focuses on you achieving your therapy goals.
You can trust that I will always act in your best interest, respect your autonomy, and that I will maintain the confidentiality of our work together.
Hi, I’m Tim and I can help if you struggle with addictions, relationship issues, anxiety, depression or ADHD. My approach is rooted in the understanding that you have the capacity to change and that therapy is an important part of this process. I offer an empathic, authentic and non-judgemental space that focuses on you achieving your therapy goals.
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Anita Toze Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Hove BN3
No matter what brings you to therapy, it’s important. You might find distressing thoughts or feelings getting in the way, or perhaps you’re dealing with unpleasant physical symptoms. Emotional responses are normal, but they can feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of what to do. Sometimes we all need support and guidance; we don’t have to face everything alone, especially when it feels tough. I offer evidence-based therapies within a kind and supportive therapeutic relationship. I currently work with mental health organizations and in private practice.
No matter what brings you to therapy, it’s important. You might find distressing thoughts or feelings getting in the way, or perhaps you’re dealing with unpleasant physical symptoms. Emotional responses are normal, but they can feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of what to do. Sometimes we all need support and guidance; we don’t have to face everything alone, especially when it feels tough. I offer evidence-based therapies within a kind and supportive therapeutic relationship. I currently work with mental health organizations and in private practice.
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Wendy Jane Hemmings-Quelch
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Hove BN3
My approach to therapy is concerned with individual growth and the relational needs of a person: the self, others we care about - and the things we value and need. I aim to assist you in becoming an authentic and self accepting individual, who can practice choice over whatever life may throw at us - with kindness, heart and courage. I work from a Humanistic/Person Centred base, with you as the starting point. I am Integrated therapist, which means, I can incorporate other modes of therapy to so suit client needs: from Psychodynamic, Relational to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
My approach to therapy is concerned with individual growth and the relational needs of a person: the self, others we care about - and the things we value and need. I aim to assist you in becoming an authentic and self accepting individual, who can practice choice over whatever life may throw at us - with kindness, heart and courage. I work from a Humanistic/Person Centred base, with you as the starting point. I am Integrated therapist, which means, I can incorporate other modes of therapy to so suit client needs: from Psychodynamic, Relational to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
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Bradley John Riddell
Counsellor, MBACP
Hove BN3
I’m a counselling therapist based in Hove, Brighton. I specialise in addiction but work with many other issues too including couples. We will explore & endeavour to shed new light on your way of being in the world, thus far, & how your past has informed your sense of self in the present & how you might want to enhance your life still further by bringing yourself out of the shadows & into the light? We don’t see the world as it is but as we; so who are we, really? I use “parts” work to free us to “Self-lead” to restore calmness; clarity; confidence; connectedness; compassion; courage; creativity; curiosity in & around us………………………
I’m a counselling therapist based in Hove, Brighton. I specialise in addiction but work with many other issues too including couples. We will explore & endeavour to shed new light on your way of being in the world, thus far, & how your past has informed your sense of self in the present & how you might want to enhance your life still further by bringing yourself out of the shadows & into the light? We don’t see the world as it is but as we; so who are we, really? I use “parts” work to free us to “Self-lead” to restore calmness; clarity; confidence; connectedness; compassion; courage; creativity; curiosity in & around us………………………
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The Therapy Clinic
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Hove BN3
The Therapy Clinic is a psychotherapy and counselling service in Brighton and Hove, founded to provide accessible, affordable, high quality services to those that need it in the community. We offer a range of approaches and affordabilities, and have a social enterprise ethos at heart. Whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, having issues in your relationship, or whether you are living with complex mental health needs, our team of clinicians, or our wider therapeutic network, can help. We offer individual, couple, and family counselling.
The Therapy Clinic is a psychotherapy and counselling service in Brighton and Hove, founded to provide accessible, affordable, high quality services to those that need it in the community. We offer a range of approaches and affordabilities, and have a social enterprise ethos at heart. Whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, having issues in your relationship, or whether you are living with complex mental health needs, our team of clinicians, or our wider therapeutic network, can help. We offer individual, couple, and family counselling.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counsellors

How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.

What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?

The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.

Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?

Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.

How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?

A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.